It has a clear and penetrating odour. It helps to reduce fevers, candida, nausea and vomiting and aid respiratory function. It may be used in water for flavoring and helps in cooling the body during hot summer days. Peppermint stimulates and counters insomnia, shock, mental fogginess, and lack of focus. Its nature is energetic. It is antiseptic, analgesic, headaches (vaso-constrictive), congestion, digestant (stimulates gastric activity while balancing) acid/alkaline balance - especially when used with lemon), remaneralizer. Used in bath, inhalation, massage, compress, diffuser. Peppermint is said to be an excellent digestive aid. It is said that a single whiff of peppermint can help to relieve symptoms of nausea and indigestion. Peppermint is an incredibly invigorating and energizing pure essential oil. It is said that peppermint can help to relieve mental exhaustion and fatigue. The cool minty aroma of peppermint is very uplifting and said to help stimulate the mind. Either on its own, or added to a diffuser blend, peppermint is an excellent aroma to inhale during the mid-afternoon, typically a low period of the day, when many people experience temporary exhaustion. Peppermint is the only essential oil that will heat you up and cool you down simultaneously. It has been known to help reduce chills and bring down a fever. Peppermint is credited with the ability to help relieve tension headaches. Peppermint, when blended with a carrier oil, can make for a wonderfully refreshing massage. It is great for sore feet and has been credited with helping to alleviate muscular aches and pains. CAUTION : May interfere with iron absorption. Oil is toxic if taken internally in large doses; causes dermatitis. Menthol, the major chemical component of peppermint oil, may cause allergic reactions. Avoid prolonged use of the essential oil as an inhalant. Peppermint can reduce milk flow; while breast-feeding.
